Toast America’s birthday with fireworks, parades, concerts and other events in and around Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — The Army’s latest estimate for its major parade to celebrate its 250 th anniversary – which falls on President Donald Trump’s birthday – totals $40 million, including the ...

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Here is the latest schedule of events, as of a June 11 information sheet published by the U.S. Army's Public Affairs team, along with how to watch.. Keep track of Washington: Sign up for USA TODAY's ...

The U.S. Army is marking its 250th anniversary Saturday, June 14, with a day-long festival, music performances, fireworks and a pomp-filled procession through the streets of the nation’s capital in a ...

A military helicopter, to be used in the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration and parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025, prepares to land on the National Mall three days ahead.

The parade and festival, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day, will consume several blocks of central Washington, D.C., taking place primarily on the National Mall.

A military helicopter, to be used in the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration and parade in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025, prepares to land on the National Mall three days ahead.

Trump’s event will cost between $25 million and $45 million, depending on how much damage the tanks inflict on D.C. roads, the Army said. ‘No Kings’ protests were held around the country in ...